In Pictures: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale at Phillips on May 17

“Black Venus” (2005)

Mark Bradford’s mixed media work, “Black Venus” (2005), which carries an estimate of $5 million to $7 million, hits the block at Phillips in New York on May 17.

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“Untitled (Blanket Couple)” (2014)

Kerry James Marshall’s “Untitled (Blanket Couple)” (2014), which carries an estimate of $3.5 million to $5.5 million, goes under the gavel at Phillips in New York on May 17.

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“At Five in the Afternoon” (1971)

Robert Motherwell’s “At Five in the Afternoon” (1971), tagged at $12 million to $18 million, will be offered at Phillips in New York on May 17.

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“Flexible” (1984)

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s acrylic on panel “Flexible” (1984), which hits the block at Phillips in New York on May 17, is expected to fetch in excess of $20 million.

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“Truisms: UNEX sign” (1983)

Jenny Holzer’s LED work, “Truisms: UNEX sign,” is among 38 lots going under the gavel at Phillips in New York on May 17. Executed in 1983, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist’s proof. It carries an estimate of $150,000 to $200,000.

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“Museums League” (2018)

Maurizio Cattelan’s football inspired work, “Museums League” (2018), will be offered by Phillips in New York on May 17. Proceeds from the sale of the piece, estimated at $20,0000 to $30,000, will benefit the Brooklyn Museum.

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Jean-Paul Engelen

Jean-Paul Engelen, Deputy Chairman for the Americas at Phillips in New York